The Oakham Historical Museum Inc. is a non-profit organization, whose purpose is to preserve and protect as much of the Town of Oakham, Massachusetts' history as possible. Its members, also known as the Oakham Historical Association, regularly meet twice per month and are involved with various fund-raising activities, as well as research of the town's past. |
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| 508 882 3111 Mailing Address: Oakham Historical Association PO Box 236 Oakham, MA 01068 admin@oakhamhistory.com |
| Welcome! |
| Oakham Historical Association |
| 1221 Old Turnpike Rd |
| Oakham, MA |
****Cemetery Document Attached****
Excel file with all Oakham burials listed with cemetery
Oakham Cemetery Listings
Excel file with all Oakham burials listed with cemetery
Oakham Cemetery Listings
New England Clock Making: From A Craft To An Industry On Wednesday, June 14, at 7:00 p.m., the Oakham Historical Association will host a presentation by clock historian and appraiser Robert Cheney of Skinner, Inc. He will trace the trade of handcrafting mechanical clocks in the early 18th century to the birth of the Connecticut clock making industry about 1825. Overcoming poor training, war, and trade embargos which caused a total lack of suitable raw materials, the New England clockmaker overcame these difficulties and produced the most complicated object in the 18th century home. Mr. Cheney is a third generation clockmaker and is currently Director of Clocks, Watches and Scientific Instruments at Skinner, Inc. He has made numerous TV appearances including the PBS Antiques Roadshow and is the author of numerous articles and reviews. The talk will be held at the Oakham Historical Museum, 1221 Old Turnpike Road. Guests will have the chance to see—and hear—the antique William Crawford clock, now part of the Museum’s collection. This event is free and all are welcome. Refreshments will be offered. For more information call 508-791-5823 or 508-882-3111. |
